RELEASE: Applications Open for Commerce’s Opportunities in Rural Economies Planning Grant Program

Montana Department of Commerce sent this bulletin at 10/20/2026 02:09 PM MDT

Applications Open for Commerce’s Opportunities in Rural Economies Planning Grant Program

Up to $50,000 available to support planning projects in rural communities

In February, Snowy Mountain Development Corporation in Lewistown received a $50,000 ORE PGP award to prepare a preliminary engineering report for its incubator campus. Rendering courtesy of SMDC.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 20, 2026
CONTACT: Mitch Staley, Montana Department of Commerce

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that applications are open for the Opportunities in Rural Economies Planning Grant Program. The program offers up to $50,000 in matching grant funding to support planning projects that generate positive economic impacts for rural Montana communities.

“Commerce’s ORE Planning Grant Program creates good-paying jobs for Montana residents by promoting long-term stable economic growth, retaining or expanding existing businesses and supporting workforce development across the state,” said Commerce Director Marta Bertoglio.

Applications for the planning grant will be open Oct. 20 through Dec. 31 at midnight.

Interested applicants are encouraged to review program details online and reach out to Commerce for additional assistance. More information regarding the program, eligibility criteria and guidelines are available on the program’s web page.

To apply, visit the ORE Planning Grant application page or contact Grants Coordinator Kathy Bartlett at 406-841-2792.

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301 S Park Ave, Helena, MT 59620
406-841-2700